Amanda Birkey

This State of the Corporation Address for Danville Community School Corporation memorializes the organization's present state and establishes benchmarks for improvement. It outlines a vision of 'Everyone • Every Day • High Standards • High Achievement' and a mission to maximize student success through personalized experiences. The plan emphasizes core values such as empathy, excellence, and integrity. Key focus areas for 2025 include graduation pathways, teacher attraction and retention, building renovations and additions, growth preparedness, and budget efficiency. The document details key performance indicators across student academic achievement, advanced coursework, graduation rates, attendance, and stakeholder satisfaction, encompassing areas like learning systems, support systems, and finance.

This 'State of the Corporation Address' for 2026 serves to memorialize the present state of the Danville Community School Corporation and establish benchmarks for improvement. It is guided by the vision of 'Everyone • Every Day • High Standards • High Achievement' and a mission to maximize student success through personalized experiences. The strategic direction is structured around five pillars: Teaching & Learning, Culture & Climate, Finance and Operations, Community Engagement, and Leadership. Key focus areas for 2026 include the deployment of graduation pathways, teacher attraction and retention, building renovations and additions, growth preparedness, and budget efficiency, all supported by defined Key Performance Indicators for academic achievement, attendance, and stakeholder satisfaction.

The public work session commenced with the call to order. The main discussion item centered on the School Board Goals. The session concluded with adjournment.

The meeting included opening ceremonies and recognition of accomplishments, specifically honoring Students of the Month and several students commended for IFCA All-State Team achievements. Key discussions included the State of the Corporation Address by Dr. Shafer. Financial matters addressed involved the approval of the Treasurer's Report and claims, including payroll claims. New business items included the approval of personnel recommendations, authorization to void outstanding checks, approval of PACE Tuition for the 2026-2027 School Year, and approval of a Resolution for Flexibility Waiver. The Superintendent's Report covered discussions on SB199 (Social Media), HB 1004 (Various Educational Matters), and SB 78 (Wireless devices).

The key discussion item during this meeting was the implementation of security systems, referenced under Indiana Code section 5-14-1.5-6.1 (b)(2)(C). The meeting concluded with adjournment.